Blogs

This week saw a flurry of interest in problem-solving courts as we launched our latest report Problem-Solving Courts: A Delivery Plan, which sets out a practical, affordable strategy for delivering a suite of new problem-solving pilots.

Phil Bowen on what the evidence says about problem-solving courts.

Our new toolkit for YOTs helps make the case for youth diversion schemes which divert young people away from the criminal justice system and connect them to supportive services.

Our Innovative Practice Manager Jo reflects on the strengths of advice and support service CASS in Plymouth and how we can replicate it in London.

Phil Bowen explains how giving court users a voice and treating them with respect can lead to a fair and just criminal justice system.

Ahead of our seminar on fairness in policing, Phil Bowen reflects on the recommendations of Obama's taskforce on policing.

Meet the judges who lead change in making the court experience better and fairer for all by embracing the twin pillars of Better Courts work, problem solving and procedural justice.

Courts are at the heart of new thinking and practice, join us at our conference to reflect on courts as a place for innovation.

Jo Thomas finds that courts that hold people to account for their own actions as well as provide support for their issues tend to help tackle the causes of criminal behaviour.

Courts are more innovative, better coordinated and more effective at reducing crime if they are run locally.